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The wait is over for the 2021 the 2021 Contamination and Geotech Expo
The wait is over for Contamination & Geotech Expo 2021!
The 2021 Contamination & Geotech Expo is here! Start planning your day and prepare for the UK’s largest event for contamination, geotechnical and environmental professionals. Taking place on 2223 September at the NEC, Birmingham, it’s time to connect the industry once again. It is fair to say that the last year and a half has been unpredictable, which has made business extremely challenging. Alongside this, the contamination, geotechnical and environmental industries already find themselves in an ever-changing environment, from government legislation to new projects and the increasing threat of climate change. The recent lockdowns across the globe prove that opportunities like participating in The Contamination & Geotech Expo are more important than ever before to connect with industry peers and prospective business connections. The exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, partners and of course the attendees are vital for the industry's continued development – making it the most important two days in the calendar for contamination, geotechnical and environmental professionals. It is
time to reconnect the industry. The Contamination & Geotech Expo is a unique twoday event which connects industry professionals 20 from all aspects of land, water and air contamination. It prides itself on presenting the most innovative solutions, technology and market leading products. Make sure to head over to the networking area, which provides the opportunity for meetings or informal conversations with like-minded industry peers and business connections. 21 Education at The Contamination & Geotech Expo Insight and learning are high on the agenda with their seven specialised zones and a seminar programme full of expert led, CPD accredited sessions, panels and demonstrations. Witness market leading companies, equipped with the industry’s finest solution-led products and services.
What’s on the agenda?
Protecting our Most Valuable Asset: Preventing Harm to Worker Health when Dealing with Contamination. Kevin Bampton, Chief Executive Officer at BOHS will be discussing “How approaches used for environmental
protection, planning, construction and architecture can contribute to worker and end-user health protection. Latest scientific and practical developments in groundworker protection are investigated.” Watch BOHS’s CPD accredited seminar on 23 September at 12:30 in the Hazardous Materials theatre.
How asbestos hits a family
Dr Mavis Nye, President and Co-Founder of the Mavis Nye Foundation and Dr Ray Nye, Vice Chair of Mavis Nye Foundation will be discussing the story of the patient and carer and how they turned it around to raise awareness and became health and safety experts. Mavis Nye says: “I have reached my 80th birthday, which has surprised all the doctors and the NHS, so while I have the energy, I will keep talking about how every year, 5,000 people die from asbestos exposure in the UK. That’s more than the number of people who die in car accidents.”
Cutting-edge suppliers
You can meet cutting-edge suppliers that address the latest trends and solutions surrounding all things Contamination, Geotechnical and Environmental. Exhibitors Asbestos Hub Magazine recommends visiting include:
Thermac, which works in a wide range of sectors including asbestos removal, demolition, decommissioning, industrial/hazardous cleaning, land remediation and more. Within these sectors, Thermac is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of decontamination and surface preparation equipment, providing machinery, consumables, PPE, RPE, machinery and equipment servicing and RPE face fitting. It offers a range of hire products for every industry, including mist cannons (dust suppression) and air movers for dust suppression, floor grinders, NPUs, breathing apparatus, site welfare cabins and canteens plus shower units for decontamination.
Sundstrom: “Your Breathing. Our Expertise.” Sundstrom designs and manufactures world class respiratory protection equipment.
Hazardous Safety Products specialises in hazardous industries and the decontamination sector. It is a UK based manufacturer of specialist decontamination equipment predominately for the global asbestos removal industry. Using its technical knowledge and experience and by listening to its clients, HSP has been able to manufacture in house various specialist products to a high standard – these include negative pressure units, modular systems, decontamination units, welfare facilities and water management systems.
CONTAMINATION & GEOTECH EXPO The global asbestos disaster: new understanding of the social and economic toll of asbestos on society
In this keynote session, hear from Dr Yvonne Waterman, Founder & President of the European Asbestos Forum foundation, for jaw-dropping insights into the economic and humane repercussions of asbestos and understand the urgent need for new innovative techniques to manage and treat asbestos. By considering the impact of asbestos on society and looking at the lessons learned, we can build towards a better and more innovative future.
ARCA - The role of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association
Stephen Sadley, Chief Executive at ARCA will be discussing how ARCA drives high standards and good practices across membership to provide safeguards for clients and ultimately the public.
Let’s get back to networking
The Contamination & Geotech Expo 2021 will not only provide an environment for education, but also networking. Events such as this are very important for facilitating business opportunities and making new connections, creating these opportunities between experts and professionals in both public and private sectors – locally and internationally. Expect to see companies such as AECOM, Shield Environmental Services and local authorities from across the UK.
There are a range of networking areas and cafes located on the exhibition floor for informal meetings and business discussions – all of which will provide social distancing in line with government guidance.
Focused zones
The Contamination & Geotech Expo plays host to seven zones, covering an assortment of topics from across the field. The zones include Hazardous Materials, Land Remediation, Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental, Clean Air Technology, Spill Response, Wastewater, and Nuclear Decommissioning and Remediation. By combining seven areas from across the contamination
and geotechnical industry, The Contamination & Geotech Expo is a comprehensive event that truly positions itself in the centre of the environmental sector.
The Hazardous Materials zone is designed to showcase the latest innovations that support the detection, management, testing and removal of hazardous materials and the protection of the environment. This area will provide all professionals working with or within the hazardous materials industry a raft of valuable insight into the current challenges and solutions available through a wide range of exhibitors, seminars, panel debates and networking opportunities.
These areas give research, environmental, remediation and development professionals the opportunity to connect with suppliers showcasing new technology, innovations and cost-effective solutions to help improve operations. It also offers professionals the chance to interact, connect and learn from a range of seminars and opportunities focused on the current challenges and successes in the industry.
Your safety is the event organiser's number one priority, which is why they are doing all they can to ensure you feel at ease when attending the Expo. The unmissable seminars from leading environmental experts will have added capacity, networking zones will include more space and access, plus, high touchpoints and interactive show features are subject to enhanced sanitising and cleaning regimes. See the full list of safety measures you can expect at www.contaminationexpo.com.
The Contamination & Geotech Expo is Europe’s leading event for contamination, geotechnical and environmental professionals and is one not to miss if you are an individual, business, or local authority dealing with contamination, risk and response.
“We had a great time at the Contamination Expo Series. Well done to all of the extraordinary companies out there who are helping to make our air and environment cleaner!” – Knitwire Products
To discover the latest innovations, technology and latest legislation within the contamination, environmental and geotechnical industries register for your free ticket by scanning the QR code with the camera on your smartphone or visiting www.contaminationexpo.com.
